Pengelly Canine Hydrotherapy

23/08/2022

After a rough couple of years for all of us
And a never ending leaky pool due to its age it was time I said good bye to my old trusted friend.

We went round in circles trying to decide if prefab was the way to go.

over a cool drink one afternoon we came up with the crazy idea to build a proper swimming pool

With the help of my amazing builders SJCC
and my poor husband and my Dad,
Who went above and beyond to make sure, all standards and very high expectations were met

Thank you sjcc to say I’m over the moon is an understatement

26/01/2021

As ever another great article on hydrotherapist and treatment from cams

https://caninearthritis.co.uk/cam-conversation-with-cams-mel-bruder-emma-jane-bailey-and-alison-holdam-about-hydrotherapy/?fbclid=IwAR2lwmCssee1kVjrtKJLIK1Ouu0qCoXzrZn_lsx_NE0LLAre4oWqNmLn4Cs

Mel is a small animal physiotherapist and has her own mobile physio clinic and specialist veterinary splint making service. Emma is also a small animal physiotherapist and has her own mobile clinic. Alison is a veterinary surgeon who works at both a private practice and an RSPCA clinic for people on...

01/11/2020

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A few things to take into consideration during the autumn months

This free public webpage is designed to be an information poster to share facts and strategies with you. Please share this link with others to help fellow dog owners be more aware of some of the challenges in autumn.

02/09/2020

This is an X-ray of a 2 week old puppy, it really shows how far the bones 🦴 have to grow before they become a proper joint! 😮

🐶 Puppy exercise is sooo important as young dogs undergo significant physical changes.

🐶 Most growth takes place between the ages of 4 to 8 months however, in some large/giant dog breeds the growth plates may remain open up to 18-20 months!

🐶 There is no question that puppies LOVE to exercise & we want nothing more than to make them happy BUT puppy exercise limits MUST be applied to prevent damage to the puppy’s developing skeletal 🦴 system.

So here’s a guide to help; ⬇️

🐶 Over-training, such as long-distance running, is unhealthy for young dogs and the benefits are minimal. Some dogs are driven to exercise and, as owners, we feel we are doing them a service by giving them what they want...
So... what is enough?🤔

Appropriate Puppy Exercise 0-6mths

🐾 Walking – slow, short walks up to 30 mins, with plenty of opportunities for your puppy to stop & sniff sniff sniff

🐾Formal skills training – sit, stay, down, touch – no more than 2 mins per session.

🐾Free play – no more than 10 mins; discourage rough play, such as body slamming.

🐾 Chasing objects – roll balls and drag toys along the ground. Avoid repetitive ball throwing & chasing.

🐾Tugging – do not pull against the dog – hold the toy and let the puppy pull against you; keep the toy low, to maintain the puppy’s neck in a straight line with its back.

🐾Avoid – direct running 👎 , jumping, indoor/outdoor stairs, fast turns, sudden stops like chasing a ball! 🎾

🐾Young puppies, up to six months, should not be exercised with the intent to increase strength or endurance. These puppies should be allowed to play naturally, i.e. self-directed play.

🐾 Jumping is often encouraged, with little understanding of the damage it can cause a young pup. Do not allow your puppy up on high objects without good supervision and assist them when getting down.

We hope you share this with all your friends, students & puppy owners - Let’s spread the word and make positive changes 👍🏼👍🏼

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31/08/2020

He just can’t help himself he loves the fame but it’s always for all the wrong reasons.

Yogi, a beloved St Bernard, is on the road to recovery after undergoing delicate heart surgery with small animal surgery specialist Malcolm Jack here at Cave.

Yogi was suffering from a pericardial effusion – a serious heart problem where fluid gathers around the heart and needed immediate surgery, during which there were further complications requiring a blood transfusion.

🗣️ Malcolm said: “Yogi was in a critical condition at the end of surgery, but he stabilised after the transfusions and the haemorrhage stopped. We continued to monitor and treat him until he was able to go home, and we’re very pleased to hear he’s made such a good recovery.”

You can read the full story on our website www.cave-vet-specialists.co.uk/news/glowing-praise-for-life-saving-heart-op-vets-from-grateful-st-bernard-owner/

12/05/2020

Thank you all for your understanding at this difficult time. We are waiting for the go ahead from our governing body’s to allow us to be able to treat all clients, ensuring safety and well-being.

Until this time, I will continue veterinary nursing to support the wonderful team at Calweton vets, who have gone above and beyond providing care for many animals over this period.
We will be in contact with you over the next few days ❤️

26/04/2020

Providing your pet with environmental enrichments is a great idea during the time you spend together. Here is a little idea I’ve been thinking about for a little while as one of our vets recommended it for the area surrounding the hydro unit and veterinary centre.

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Sensory gardens for dogs are becoming more and more popular, especially in rescue centres as an alternative way to tackle stress in dogs.

23/04/2020

With the beautiful weather we are having,it’s a good idea to ensure your dog is kept cool.
Why not dig out the cooling mat from
Back of the cupboard and place it in a shady place or play enrichment games inside till the temperatures have lowered.

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02/01/2020

This is what we have been doing for the last few months.
Working together with vets, nurses, physio’s is very important to our animals.
On New Year’s Day Bailey took his very first steps. Well done sweetheart and all that made this possible for him xx

21/07/2019

So proud of Mr Dobson. After a hard start to life with bilateral hip dysplasia , he decided that swimming is now his favourite hobby and seeing that he lives on the coast,he can do it every day. See you in the winter, enjoy your adventures xx

30/06/2019

Sneaking photos of beautiful Tash. She swims once a week to help her tired bones feel better. Then this happens 🤣🤣🤣